A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time - Softcover

Scheer, Rob

 
9781501196645: A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1501196642 ISBN 13: 9781501196645
Publisher: Gallery/Jeter Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

In the tradition of The Promise of a Pencil and Kisses from Katie comes an inspirational memoir by the founder of Comfort Cases about his turbulent childhood in the foster care system and the countless obstacles and discrimination he endured in adopting his four children.

Rob Scheer never thought that he would be living the life he is now. He's happily married to his partner and love of his life, he's the father of four beautiful children, and he's the founder of an organization that makes life better for thousands of children in the foster care system.

But life wasn't always like this.

Growing up in an abusive household before his placement in foster care, Rob had all the odds stacked against him. Kicked out of his foster family's home within weeks after turning eighteen--with a year left of high school to go--he had to resort to sleeping in his car and in public bathrooms. He suffered from drug addiction and battled with depression, never knowing when his next meal would be or where he would sleep at night. But by true perseverance, he was able to find his own path and achieve his wildest dreams.

"A heartwarming, hopeful memoir brimming with humanitarianism and compassion" (Kirkus Reviews), Rob's story provides a glimpse into what it's like to grow up in the foster care system, and sheds necessary light on the children who are often treated without dignity. Both a timely call to action and a courageous and candid account of life in the foster care system, A Forever Family ultimately leaves you with one message: one person can make a difference.

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About the Author

Rob Scheer is the founder of Comfort Cases, a charity whose mission is to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to the nearly 437,500 youth in foster care in the United States. He lives with his husband and children in Maryland.

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Publisher
Gallery/Jeter Publishing
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1501196642
ISBN 13 
9781501196645
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320

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